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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.76, 15,471.91 and 6,432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.76, 15,471.91 and 6,432.50 is: 8,876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.76 : 15,471.91 = 6,432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.76/15,471.91 = 6,432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.76x = 15,471.91 × 6,432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.76x = 99,523,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,523,061.08/11,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.67

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